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Software testing and quality assurance (QA) are essential for ensuring that applications meet requirements, function correctly, and are defect-free, thereby improving user satisfaction and reliability. The document discusses various testing methodologies, including manual and automated testing, as well as functional and non-functional testing practices. It emphasizes the importance of diverse testing methods and quality assurance practices to deliver reliable software and optimize performance.

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Introduction-to-Software-Testing-and-Quality-Assurance

Software testing and quality assurance (QA) are essential for ensuring that applications meet requirements, function correctly, and are defect-free, thereby improving user satisfaction and reliability. The document discusses various testing methodologies, including manual and automated testing, as well as functional and non-functional testing practices. It emphasizes the importance of diverse testing methods and quality assurance practices to deliver reliable software and optimize performance.

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Software Testing and Quality

Assurance
Members:
Umer Saleem
Muhammad Shahzaib
Ahsan Javaid
Muhammad Saifullah
Muhammad Rizwan
Introduction to Software
Testing and Quality
Assurance
Software testing and quality assurance (QA) ensure that software
applications meet specified requirements, function as intended, and are free
of defects. This process improves user satisfaction and boosts reliability,
making it a critical part of the software development lifecycle.
The Importance of Software Testing
Bug Detection Quality Assurance

Identify and eliminate bugs early, saving time and costs. Ensures product quality, improves system performance, and
enhances security.
Manual vs. Automated
Testing
1 Manual Testing 2 Automation Testing
Human effort to execute test Uses tools to execute pre-
cases without automation scripted tests, offering speed
tools. Ideal for exploratory and accuracy for repetitive
and usability testing. tasks.
Testing Methodologies
White Box Testing Black Box Testing
Focuses on internal logic and Examines software functionality
structure of code. without accessing internal code.

Grey Box Testing


Combines aspects of both white and black box testing to enhance
coverage.
Functional Testing

Unit Testing Integration Testing


Tests individual components. Ensures modules interact correctly.

System Testing
Validates the complete system’s
functionality.
Non-Functional Testing
1 Performance Testing
Analyzes speed and responsiveness.

2 Compatibility Testing
Checks software’s compatibility across platforms.

3 Load Testing
Examines system behavior under peak loads.

4 Stability Testing
Ensures the system remains stable under varying conditions.
Incremental vs. Non-Incremental Testing

Incremental Testing Bottom-Up Top-Down Non-Incremental


Builds and tests software Testing starts from lower- Testing starts from higher-
Testing
modules step-by-step. level components. level components. Focuses on the complete
system without intermediate
stages.
Quality Assurance Practices
Set Standards
1 Define clear standards and metrics.

Conduct Audits
2
Regularly audit and review.

Utilize Tools
3
Employ tools for test management and defect tracking.
Usability and Scalability Testing
Usability Testing
1
Assesses user-friendliness and accessibility of the software.

Scalability Testing
2
Determines the system’s capacity to handle growth.
Conclusion

1 2
Deliver Reliable Software Diverse Testing Methods
Testing ensures quality, efficiency, Implement various approaches for
and user satisfaction. comprehensive coverage.

3
Optimize Performance
QA practices ensure optimal
performance under all conditions.

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